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The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 10, 2012

Those Denying Resurrection Keep Religious Language To Spread Deception

In the 9/20/11 issues of Sojourners magazine is an advertisement for the 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium featuring Jesus Seminar scholar John Dominic Crossan. Part of the ad copy reads, "Feed the soul, savor the beauty, and experience the communion love of Agape in the Gladdening Light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Continual Prayer (1 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2025

How often should we pray and what about? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 23)

Did David continually ask God for guidance? As a result did he escape several potentially deadly situations? Are we people of continual prayer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 23. Did David save the city of Keilah? Did he ask God first? Now they told David, “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Into The Sunset Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

Part 2 of the series looks at the life of Enoch. 5 key points demonstrate how Enoch was set apart in his life of faith.

WALKING INTO THE SUNSET Big Faith Series-Part 2 Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:21-24 Sunday, July 23, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction I was sitting by the ocean when a man and his sons came by. The father was a tall man and one son was an older teen while the younger son was no more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Jesus Came Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 8, 2003

Three reasons from Isaiah 61:1-2 for why Jesus came.

We’re continuing our Christmas series in hopes of fostering a more meaningful Christmas. We get so busy with travel plans, shopping, parties and the like that we forget whose birthday we are celebrating. Christmas celebrates Jesus’ birthday. The December 1999 issue of Time Magazine contained an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Luke 4:14-20

Denomination: *other

He's Not My Brother, Is He?

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005

It is our duty as Christians to keep our brothers and sisters in Christ accountable to God.

Introduction: I remember when I was in fifth grade I got myself in a lot of trouble with three other kids who really didn’t like me. We constantly fought day after day. Sometimes I would win, most of the time they would. This went on for a long time until one day as I was walking home from school ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can't Buy Me Love! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 9, 2003

Riches and Religion can make a bad mix. Jesus, who left the treasures of heaven to walk among us in the wilderness of sin and sorrows... His example shows us the way to true treasures! Don’t let the glitter blind you from the glory of eternity! Today’s

So you want to be rich, huh? 1 Timothy 6: 3 If anyone advocates a different doctrine, and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Courage To Do........

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Can't Win If You Don't Finish Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2001

Second of Three Sermons on Ministry. General theme is built around "March Madness" - NACC basketball. Our Theme is "March Ministry Madness". This sermon encourages Christians to have a good "spiritual diet" and to exercise their faith in ministry.

Get in the Game 3/11/01 …You Can’t Win if You Don’t Finish Basketball is a great game It is a simple game with many subtleties. The objective is simple - One team tries to score the most points by getting the ball through the hoop while the other team tries to stop you from doing it. Simple! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Misidentifying The Enemy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2002

Many misidentify who our real enemy is, and thus fall into spiritual traps.

MISIDENTIFYING THE ENEMY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Job 42:10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Romans 12: 14 Bless them that persecute you, BLESS, and curse not. 15. Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God